EFFSC, DASO demand Nzimande be held accountable for NSFAS instability
Students’ general dissatisfaction with the NSFAS has prompted the shutdown of institutions on Friday
SASCO welcomes decision to dissolve NSFAS board
Blade Nzimande says the decision is part of interventions to improve organisational efficiency.
DA to conduct oversight visit at NSFAS in Cape Town
The DA will conduct an oversight inspection at the NSFAS offices in Cape Town.
OUTA welcomes rejection of axed NSFAS CEO’s reinstatement bid
OUTA has welcomed the dismissal of axed NSFAS CEO Andile Nongogo’s bid for reinstatement.
Universities South Africa welcomes scrapping of eZaga payment system
NSFAS CEO Andile Nongogo has until tomorrow to plead his case with the Board.
NSFAS CEO given ultimatum amidst irregularities
NSFAS CEO faces imminent termination following the uncovering of irregularities.
Learning at UKZN Pietermaritzburg Campus continues despite exam room fire
The University of KwaZulu-Natal says lectures are continuing as normal following an alleged arson
DUT implements interim online learning following protests last week
The Durban University of Technology says the institution will not be closed but will hold online
22 UFS students arrested following violent NSFAS protests
About 22 students from the University of the Free State’s three campuses in Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa
NWU suspends face-to-face learning over NSFAS impasse
The management of the North West University (NWU) has immediately suspended face to face classes
Protesting TUT students vow not to backdown until demands are met
Students at the Tshwane University of Technology say they will continue with their protest until
SIU orders universities owing NSFAS to settle their debt
The Special Investigating Unit has told higher education institutions owing the National Student
EC student makes success of business after NSFAS funding challenges
More young people are venturing into business to beat unemployment and poverty. Sakhe Mcetywa is a
Judgment in NSFAS R14-million theft trial to be delivered in December
Judgment in the theft case of a student at the Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape only be
NSFAS expects R10bn shortfall in its student funding for 2022
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme says it is expecting a shortfall of about R10 billion in
NSFAS funding increased to R42 billion in 2021: Nzimande
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says funding to universities
Midlands TVET students stranded after failing to pay for accommodation
Dozens of East Midlands TVET college students in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, have been left stranded
Student protests shine light on the ‘missing middle’
Nationwide protests to end the financial exclusion of some students at South African tertiary
‘Funding historical debt will create financial woes for universities’
Universities South Africa says if tertiary institutions have to foot the bill for the shortfall
“Higher Education Department not able to support institutions in clearing student debt”
Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande says the department is not in a financial